Hi, my name is Narelle, a mature, experienced fulltime trusted house sitter from Australia. I am an energetic animal lover and conscientious care taker. I provide peace of mind by looking after pets, plants and property. Available for medium or long term house sitting placements I welcome the opportunity to introduce and share more about myself. If I am not available I now offer a house sitter placement service called Find me a House Sitter, contact me to find out more.

I live in other people’s homes, sleep in beds that aren’t mine and move frequently. And this suits me just fine. But if you were to be a house sitter how would it suit you? For many people, at best these are inconveniences and for most it simply would not work. But, if you have read this far and are yet to bat an eye lid it is likely the house sitters lifestyle may suit you too.

A part of agreeing to care for the homes and pets of others is understanding that with this often come unconditional terms. Like young puppies that misbehave while walking or require toilet training, old homes that are damp or draughty, or living with bugs and dust.

When I come up against a scenario that is not ideal I first identify if I can manage, improve, change or influence the situation. Will different lighting reduce the bugs? Is there a place the dog can be walked without traffic? Can doors be sealed to reduce dust or draughts?

If I can make some small changes to make the situation less stressful, less complicated or more comfortable I do it. It may take some effort on my part, but this comes with the territory. If I can not change the situation, for example a dog that needs to be toilet trained or a damp house, I know this too comes with the territory and like every house sit this too will be temporary.